The FOB test can detect very small amounts of blood in the stool that are not visible to the naked eye. It is commonly used for the early detection and screening of colorectal cancer. By identifying blood in the stool, the FOB test can indicate potential bleeding in the digestive tract.
The d-dimer test is a blood test that measures the level of d-dimer in the blood to help diagnose and rule out the presence of blood clotting disorders such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). The d-dimer test is particularly useful when a doctor suspects the presence of a severe blood clot, […]
Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) testing is a blood test that measures the amount and activity of the G6PD enzyme in your red blood cells. Results will determine whether you have normal G6PD activity, indicating no deficiency, or low G6PD activity, indicating the presence of G6PD deficiency.
Haemoglobin (Hb) testing is a blood test that measures the level of haemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body. The test helps provides valuable information about the oxygen-carrying capacity of your blood, to diagnose and monitor conditions related to blood disorders, such as anaemia or polycythemia.
The Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) is commonly used as a screening tool to help diagnose and monitor the progression of conditions such as infections, autoimmune disorders, and certain types of arthritis.
The full blood count (FBC) or complete blood count (CBC) is a common blood test that provide insights into various conditions and abnormalities, such as anaemia, infections, inflammation, and blood disorders.